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Personal profile
About
Dr. Jenney teaches biochemistry and genetics in both the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and Master's in Biomedical Sciences programs at PCOM Georgia. Integrating basic biochemistry and molecular biology concepts into the practical clinical work of physicians and scientists is critical to their ability to adapt to a rapidly changing world. Dr. Jenney has served on a number of committees ranging from admissions to the faculty senate, as well as numerous ad hoc committees to support the evolving mission of PCOM to produce excellent physicians and scientists. He continues research into the biochemistry of the proteins of extremophilic microorganisms, regularly training masters and DO students as work-study, volunteer and thesis students.
Research interests
Dr. Jenney’s research is focused on the role of metalloproteins in metabolism. Along with a number of collaborators, he is helping to look at the fine structure of metal centers in proteins, in particular in iron proteins that strictly anaerobic microorganisms use to protect themselves from oxygen.
In addition to these basic studies, his laboratory is also attempting to adapt some of these proteins for use as potential treatments for cancer, as well as problems such as ischemia-reperfusion injury. The extreme stability of proteins from organisms which flourish at and above 100°C, as well as the ability of some of these proteins to still function even 80°C below their optimal temperature, makes them of great potential utility.
Related documents
Education/Academic qualification
Biology, PhD, University of Pennsylvania
Disciplines
- Life Sciences
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Comparative Analysis of Ascorbate Acid and Iron-Induced ROS in HT-1080 Fibrosarcoma Cells
Brown-Pearson, A. S., Hassouneh, R., Leyimu, T., Mohan, K., Boyce, R. & Jenney, F., Apr 17 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Effects of Vitamin C and Iron Alongside Cisplatin on HT-1080 Fibrosarcoma Cells
Hassouneh, R., Mohan, K., Leyimu, T., Brown, P., Brown-Pearson, A., Boyce, R. & Jenney, F., Apr 17 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Epigenetics Programming of T2DM Risk in the South Asian Community and its Implications for Clinical Practice
Harapanahalli, A., Patibandla, S. & Jenney, F., Apr 17 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Reengineering a thermostable keratinase past the boiling point.
Jenney, F., Jul 22 2026, In: Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 92, 7Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The effect of antibacterial mouthwash on blood pressure in humans: a scoping review.
Singh, B., North, P., Rushetsky, Z. M., Brito, R. C. & Jenney, F., Sep 16 2026, In: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders. 26, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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PCOMONE Assessment Team (External organization)
Jenney, F. (Member)
Jan 1 2021 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Faculty Senate (External organization)
Jenney, F. (Member)
Jan 1 2020 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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PCOMONE Sequencing Team (External organization)
Jenney, F. (Member)
Jan 1 2020 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Applied and Environmental Microbiology (Journal)
Jenney, F. (Editor)
Jan 1 2016 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
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DO Curriculum Georgia (External organization)
Jenney, F. (Member)
Jan 1 2016 → Jan 1 2020Activity: Membership › Membership of committee